* All times are local time for Whitehorse. Dates are based on the Gregorian calendar. Today is highlighted.

December Solstice (Winter Solstice) is on Wednesday, December 21, 2016 at 2:44 am in Whitehorse. This day is 13 hours, 32 minutes shorter than on June Solstice. In most locations north of Equator, the shortest day of the year is around this date.

Earliest sunset is on December 15 or December 16. Latest sunrise is on December 26.